THE JOB:  Under direction, to analyze and make recommendations for the solution of complex problems of organization, budgets and administrative systems and procedures, and/or to supervise the work of lower level analysts; and to do other work as required.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be one year of experience performing duties comparable to an Associate Administrative Analyst in Santa Cruz County.

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of County organization and administrative positions and the principles of public administration; general knowledge of public finance and budgeting, and of the principles of supervision.

Ability to:  Analyze complex administrative problems and arrive at solutions; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and supervise and train staff. 

THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental application will be reviewed to determine if you have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement.  If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as described on your application and supplemental application. You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list.  The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants.  If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application and supplemental application. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list.

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM:  The County provides a program to assist first-time homebuyers in the purchase of a mobile home by providing a down payment subsidy.  For additional information and program qualifications you may contact the County of Santa Cruz Planning Department at (831) 454-2336.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
VACATION – 16 days 1st year, increasing to 31 days per year after 15 years service. Available after 1 year service.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE – One week advanced upon appointment; two weeks accrued each year; can be taken in cash or time off.
HOLIDAYS – 12.5 paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE – Six days per year; after 6 months.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE – 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN – The County contracts with PERS for a variety of medical plans.  For most plans, County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and dependents.
DENTAL PLAN – County pays for employee and dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN – County pays for employee coverage.  Employee may purchase dependent coverage.
RETIREMENT – PERS retirement plan, 2% at age 55, integrated with Social Security plan. County pays a portion of retirement contribution.
LIFE INSURANCE – County paid $50,000 term policy.  Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
LONG TERM DISABILITY PLAN – Plan pays 66 2/3% of the first $13,500, up to $9,000 per month maximum.
DEPENDANT-CARE PLAN – Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.”
H-CARE PLAN – Employees who pay a County medical premium share of cost may elect this pre-tax program.
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) – Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover qualifying health care expenses.
EMPLOYEE CREDIT UNION – Offers systematic savings and low interest loans.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION – A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.
AUTOMATIC CHECK DEPOSIT – Required for all employees in this bargaining unit.